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Kevin Thomas, Hurricane City Council member, shares his journey in local politics from his early involvement with the Republican party to his current role serving the community of 26,000 residents. His unique perspective as both a home designer and elected official offers insights into the challenges of public service in a growing municipality.

• Motivated to run again after losing his 19-year-old son during COVID and witnessing policy impacts firsthand
• Led initiative to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and vacation rentals, later working to refine policies when problems emerged
• Believes the proper role of government is to "provide for citizens what they cannot provide for themselves"
• Advocates for balanced growth, opposing high-density development while supporting economic growth

👉 For more on the candidates, visit
https://votestg.com/

[00:00:00] Intro and welcome
[00:04:22] From Hurricane to Return
[00:11:09] The Proper Role of Government
[00:18:14] Navigating Divisive Council Decisions
[00:27:19] Vacation Rentals: Policy Evolution
[00:30:46] Balancing Growth and Heritage
[00:37:50] Term Limits in Local Government
[00:42:38] Closing and Contact Information

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Join Natalie Larsen for an honest and insightful look at what it really takes to shape a thriving community. In this episode, Natalie shares her journey from the planning commission to city council, revealing the behind-the-scenes realities of local government and her vision for St. George’s future.

Key Topics:
- From Planning to Policy: How Natalie’s early experiences exposed the need for smarter development pacing and heritage preservation.
- The Real Work of Local Leadership: Discover the “part-time” role that actually means reviewing thousand-page documents, site visits, and constant community engagement.
- Community Safety First: Natalie tackles the challenge of traffic safety—especially for pedestrians, drivers, and e-bike users—and discusses what it takes to create safer, more bike-friendly streets.
- Balancing Growth & Heritage: Learn how projects like Tech Ridge can deliver economic opportunity without sacrificing St. George’s unique culture and environment.
- Term Limits & Fresh Perspectives: Why Natalie supports term limits for local officials and the value of new voices in city government.

Natalie’s thoughtful, balanced approach to leadership is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of Southern Utah. Whether you care about smart growth, public safety, or preserving community values, this conversation will leave you informed and inspired.

Get Involved:
Ballots mail out July 27th. The primary election is August 12th—your vote shapes St. George’s future!
Learn more at VoteNatalieLarsen.com or compare all candidates at votestg.com.

Listen now to hear how you can help build a safer, stronger St. George!